After UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee (WHC) expressed concerns about potential impacts of coastal development on the Great Barrier Reef Marine…[Read More]
Inquiry makes recommendations on Orica incident
Published: February 24, 2012
The select committee report into Orica’s chromium IV leak on August 8, 2011 has produced 24 separate findings and has…[Read More]
Waste and Environment Levy review
Published: February 24, 2012
In January 2012, NSW Minister for the Environment, Robyn Parker announced an independent review of the waste and environment levy.…[Read More]
Chemical spill at Port of Portland
Published: February 24, 2012
EPA Victoria is assisting the Country Fire Authority with a recent chemical spill at the Port of Portland. CFA air…[Read More]
New Industrial Waste Facts Sheet released by EPA Victoria
Published: February 24, 2012
The EPA has produced new Industrial Waste Fact Sheets for individuals and industry who excavate, supply or receive waste soil…[Read More]
Marathon accepts compensation for Arkaroola
Published: February 17, 2012
SA Minister for Mineral Resources and Energy, Tom Koutsantonis announced on Monday that Marathon Resources has accepted the State Government’s…[Read More]
Recycling infrastructure grants
Published: February 17, 2012
Under the Waste Avoidance and Resource Efficiency (WARE) fund, funding amounts between $5000 and $5 million will be available over…[Read More]
Changes to NSW model Work Health & Safety (WHS) Regulations
Published: February 17, 2012
According to the Workcover Authority of NSW, the implementation of the model Work Health and Safety Regulations (WHS Regulations) should…[Read More]
Hexavalent chromium lower than first reported at Stockton
Published: February 17, 2012
EPA NSW has revealed it has revised its figures for the levels of hexavalent chromium present after the August 8,…[Read More]
HazWaste funding for Victorian Industry
Published: February 17, 2012
Funding opportunity Victorian industry is being urged to liaise with the EPA Victoria to find and develop suitable projects that…[Read More]
